How To Fix 5W226 - No root object was found.

5W226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No root object was found.

What causes this issue?

The system tried to perform structural reporting but could not find a
root object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W226 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W226: No root object was found typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with object management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a root object that is required for processing a particular workflow or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The root object that the workflow or transaction is trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or transaction may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system looking for an object that is not defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the root object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the object hierarchy that prevent the system from identifying the root object.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow or object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
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